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Access rights in England

Rights to access the English countryside, including waterways, should more closely resemble those of Scotland. The land should be free for all to enjoy and use responsibly, it works in Scotland, it can work min England too.

Why stop someone swimming in our waterways or walking responsibly over the countryside? Some people always say that every piece of land and water belongs to someone and it's THEIRS and no-one else's!?! Let's let people enjoy this great island we live on...

All waterways be it river or canals should be made available to all responsable boaters and canoeists. I very much enjoy the outdoors and water and took to kayaks late on in life. I agree with Julian Glover,s view entirely.

I was on an FSRT yesterday on the wye, someone commented that a representitive of the usk and wye foundation had mentioned that some stretches of the Usk were no good for fishing and could be used year round for paddling, this must also be true of lots of other rivers in england. Dependant on levels, of course.

Access rights are really important. On a tiny, densely populated island such as ours (and especially in England) it is crucial that everyone who wants it can enjoy the freedoms of the countryside as long as it is a responsible way. Many commentators see the Scottish model as more inclusive and more workable, a world-leading example of how it should be done, and one that leads to little friction between land owners and users.

I agree with gwen maka. Why should we put with abuse from those who only view the water from the bank and use the river as a rubbish tip. If you don't believe me come and take a look at the Severn once the fishing season reopens. Open the rivers to all.

I agree that rivers should be open to responsible boaters, as well as other river users. They afford immensely pleasurable leisure-time opportunities and their use encourages people to be active in the outdoors and appreciate the natural world.

it's time us canoeists stopped being abused by the trout fishermen of wales and worked together - swimmers, fishermen, boaters should unite in our universal rights to our waters - for the price of a licence, not ridiculous fees for temporary ownership of a stretch of river to the exclusion of all else.